Two Types of Cooks (Recipe: Triple-Decker Decadence Cookies)

I firmly believe that there are two types of bakers in the world… the “lickers” and the “scrape it clean”ers. I will admit, I am a licker. I think I consume the majority of the calories when I am baking from the dough and batter, typically preferring that to the finished product. My kiddos always have a good amount of cookie and cake batter to consume when they are helping me in the kitchen. They look forward to it and if there isn’t any, I have a riot on my hands.

I grew up in a “licker” house. My sisters are lickers, my mom is a licker and even my grandma was a licker. My mother-in-law is a “scrape it clean”er. If you think you are going to even get a smidgen of a taste of whatever she is baking before it is baked, you’ve got another thing coming to you. I don’t know how she does it. I can’t resist a taste of the dough or the batter, but she scrapes, scrapes, scrapes until the bowl is as clean as it would be if she just took it out of the dishwasher.

I dare any proclaimed “scrape it clean”er to try this cookie recipe without a sample of the batter. Mmmmmm… especially after it has been in the fridge and chilled… it is just like biting into a rich piece of chocolate fudge.

I found this cookie recipe to be delicious, batter and finished product. Although I loved the chocolate ganache, the thin chocolate chewy wafers were just as good without it. “Licker” or “Scrape it clean”er….whatever you are…you won’t have to go far to find a volunteer to gobble these decadent treats up!

1. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugars, baking soda, salt, and pepper; beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder. Gradually beat or stir into egg mixture. Divide dough into two portions. Shape each portion of dough into a 1-1/2-inch-diameter log (about 8 inches long). Wrap each log in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour or freeze for 30 minutes or until firm enough to slice.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Working with one roll at a time, unwrap chilled dough and cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick. Place slices 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.

5. For each three-cookie stack, spread 1 teaspoon Chocolate Ganache evenly over the bottom side of one cookie. Top with a plain cookie, top side up. Spread with 1 teaspoon Chocolate Ganache. Top with another cookie, top side up. Pipe remaining Chocolate Ganache over tops of cookie stacks. Chill 30 minutes to set. Makes about 14 cookie stacks.

Chocolate Ganache: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate and 1/3 cup whipping cream. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Let stand about 30 minutes or until mixture thickens enough to spread. Makes about 1 cup.

To Store: Layer plain cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies, if frozen, before stacking and serving. Or store stacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

this post WINS. the pictures are adorable, and your analysis is spot-on. i never really thought of it that way, but dividing cooks into these two categories is exactly right. i, too, am a licker, and darn proud of it.
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I am a scrape-it-clean-er, if you want to look past the fact that I scrape it clean RIGHT INTO MY MOUTH. Oh, those bowls are clean after I’m done with them, all right.
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That picture of Leah is awesome! Those cheeks! How can you stand it. So cute.

I don’t lick the bowl – but I know my daughter and hubby like it – so I always offer the beater or spoon to them. I do like to scrape the bowl to get every last drop of batter. Don’t want to miss any of the yumminess.

Your baby is clearly a licker for sure, she makes my uterus ache, LOL. I want a little girl so much, she is just the most precious thing ever. Oh, and the cookies look beautiful too!
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mmmm….those cookies look good! With a name like that…how can you POSSIBLY go wrong? And I have to say, when I saw that first picture of your daughter it gave me a good 5 min laugh! shes so adorable! She has this look of what? why are you taking a picture of this? it tastes good ok? lol I just want to pinch her chubby wittle cheeks! Happy Mothers Day btw

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Kristen is a busy mom of 4 young kids, loves to entertain, has a passion for photography, and believes in keeping things simple. An avid reader, a kind of runner, a horrible gardener, and the wife of an outstanding man, Kristen’s ultimate life goal is to connect and create meaningful relationships with others. Read More…